STIHL Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 890
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ranges: 47988257 through 47989256 and 49014561 through 49015560. The name, "STIHL," and the model number, BR 420C, appear on the starter. The serial number is printed right above the starter.
The file
- Sold at
- The backpack blowers were sold through STIHL dealers in California, between November 2000 and January 2001.
- Product type
- Blowers
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Incident log
STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
For more information, call STIHL Inc., toll-free at (800) 711-7959 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 20 2001; last revised FEB 04 2026.